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Amberley Resthome & Retirement Studios

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Vacancy
Soon
Care Suite Vacancy
Soon
Name
Amberley Resthome & Retirement Studios
Category
Rest Home
Address
1 Hilton Drive
Amberley
Amberley 7410
Postal Address
Same as above
Region
Canterbury
Phone
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Fax
View Fax Number
Email
View Email Address
Web
Visit Website
Personnel
Manager
Tracey Dimmock-Rump - (03) 314 9250
Owner
Tracey Dimmock-Rump - (03) 314 9250
RN
Christine Fellows - (03) 3149250
Reception
Erica Collins - (03) 314 9250
Other services
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Visitors as usual (but not if you're unwell or recently returned from overseas)
"It is our philosophy here at Amberley Rest Home and Retirement Studios to promote a quality lifestyle for our residents in a supportive environment, encouraging our residents to maintain independence in a safe, comfortable care setting. All residents are treated as individuals shown patience, dignity and respect".
Service/Facility Details
Service/Facility Details
Detail Status
Contract with Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora Yes
Certification Yes
ORA Applies No

Updated: 5 Apr 2019

Bed and Vacancy Details
Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 9
Vacancy Soon
Peaceful rural living come and enjoy the views. Please contact Tracey on 03 314 9250 or 0274 714161 for information or a viewing as we welcome all enquiries.
Impending vacancy Yes
Short stay considered No
Premium Accommodation Charges Some Rooms as at 11 Sep 2024
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)
Extra admission requirements due to COVID-19 Yes

Updated: 13 Nov 2024

Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Care Suite Bed and Vacancy Details
Detail Status
Approximate number of beds at this level of care 12
Care Suite Vacancy Soon
Care Suite Impending vacancy Yes - Units becoming available soon.
Care Suite Short stay considered Yes
MOH Certification and Audit Report View MOH certification and audit report (opens in a new tab)

Updated: 13 Nov 2024

Testimonials
Testimonials
"This is home" Joan 2018.

"What a wonderful place and the meals are beautiful" Daphne 2022.

" I really enjoyed my respite stay here, I'll be back" Rose 2022.

"Thank you for such a lovely stay. You made me feel so very welcome. I look forward to visiting for lunch and some activities especially the scrabble group. Your time spent with me is so appreciated thank you again". Robynne, March 2022

Updated: 8 Mar 2022

Personnel
Personnel
Type Hours Per Week Status Details
Registered Nurse 28 Yes Chris Fellows 03 314 9250 Diane Knight (Casual)
Nurse Practitioner Negotiable
Enrolled Nurse 30 Yes Kellie Jessup and Chrissy Hishon
Healthcare Assistants/Caregivers Yes We have a wonderful care team some of whom who have been with the facility for over 10 years. Our staff have completed their Level 3 and or Level 4 Health and Wellbeing Certificates.
Physiotherapist Yes We are able to access the local Physiotherapist who is located only 2 mins away.
Occupational Therapist Yes When required we can access.
Social Worker (on site) Negotiable However we work in very closely with Older Persons Health and can access this service at anytime.
Diversional Therapist Yes Erica is our qualified Diversional Therapist.
Activities Co-ordinator Yes We have regular newspaper reading, quiz, housie, word games, walking groups and sing a longs, baking and crafts. We have a 10 seater van so there are lots of outings. Table bowls in Rangiora every Monday afternoon.
Hairdresser Yes Linda is at our home every 8 weeks.
Podiatrist Yes Our friendly podiatrist Andrew attends the home every 6 weeks.
Dietitian Yes We use the services of Canterbury Dietitians who oversee our menus and advises on diabetic and special menus that any resident may require.
Accredited Visitors Yes Aged Concern, Nurse Maude Team.
Kaumatua Negotiable As needed or requested.
Chaplain/Spiritual Advisor Yes This can be arranged at any time.
Other Personnel Yes We have a very good rapport with our District Nurse and medical centre. Local churches provide a service fortnightly and we have local community groups come to the home. The gardening club, local ladies choir and "IHC Stars In Their Eyes Crew".

Updated: 27 Aug 2024

Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise
Specialities or Areas of Expertise Status Details
Oxygen Management Yes Staff are trained in this.
Gastronomy/Nasogastric Management Yes
End of Life/Palliative Care Yes Where possible we will try and care for our residents with the support of the Nurse Maude Pallative Care Team.
IV Antibiotic Capability Yes At our medical centre directly across the road.
Wound Care Yes Chris our Registered Nurse is our wound care specialist, we are also able to access the Nurse Maude Woundcare Specialists when needed.
Diabetic Care Yes Diabetes for Life
Continence Advice Yes Ebos and BL Stringers
Stroke Rehabilitation Yes Stroke Team for Burwood Hospital.
ACC Rehabilitation Yes In conjunction with Motat our local physio.
Infection Control Yes We use information from a wide range of sources, HCSL Limited. IPC at Canterbury Hospital and Health New Zealand.
Psychiatric Care Yes North Canterbury Psych Team
Primary Rural Health Care Yes
Community Health Yes Amberley Medical Centre provides this service.
Clinical Management Yes Chris Fellows along with Kellie Jessup and Chrissy Hishon our EN's.
Other Specialties Yes Aged Care

Updated: 27 Aug 2024

Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay
Respite, Carer Support or other Short Stay Status Details
Respite Yes Yes, when there is a bed available we are happy to provide respite care.
Carer Support Yes We can provide day care. When there is a bed available we are able to provide short term / respite care.
Subsidised Yes
Private Paying Yes

Updated: 5 Dec 2013

Features
Features
Feature Status Details
May Bring Own Furniture Yes We encourage our residents to bring their own furniture to make the transition easier and to allow the residents to feel more at home, however furniture can be provided if required and is available.
Single Rooms Yes 8 single rooms with handbasins. 1 single smaller room with TV.
Shared Rooms Yes We have the ability to cater for couples in our village in some rooms under an ORA agreement.
Rooms suitable for a couple Yes In the village
Ensuite Yes We have 12 ensuited rooms, 8 single rooms with handbasins and 1 single room. Being a smaller purpose built facility everyone is in close proximity to all ammenties.
Alcohol Permitted Yes We attempt to care for residents as if they were members of our own family and cater for their individual preferences. Some like a wine before tea. Supervision is provided.
Pets In Residence Yes We have a cat Amber she is very playful and always enjoy a nice warm chair or bed to lay on.
Negotiate To Bring Own Pet Yes We will do our best to accomodate individual needs.
Phone Access In Own Room Yes We have a portable phone which is available to all residents. Those who choose may have a phone in their room, at their own cost.
Wifi Yes It can be accessed at a small charge per month.
Resident can adjust heating in own room Yes Thermostatically controlled overhead heating.
Cater for under 65 yrs with Disability Yes If funding and other requirements are able to be met.
Lounges/seating areas Yes One large lounge and a sun-room. Residents also enjoy sitting in our reception area where they chat, read and watch the comings and goings.
Cafe No But several local cafe's that are very popular with our residents.
Gay / LGBT IQ Friendly Yes
Primary Health Funded Short Term Care Yes
Provide End of Life/Palliative Care Yes We will do our best to cater for our residents with the support of the Nurse Maude Pallative Care Team.
Palliative Care Contract No However where possible we continue to care for those who may require palliative care along with the Nurse Maude Pallative Care Team.
Day Programme for day stay clients Yes Yes, it takes time for people to feel at home in strange surroundings. We try our best to make them feel accepted and part of our home.
Outings Yes We have regular outings and the residents enjoy afternoon tea out or even lunch and their weekly indoor bowls challenge against other resthomes.
Whānau Room No Please enquire. We will endeavour to meet your needs.
Māori Kaupapa Yes We have access to our local services when required.
Residents Committee Yes We have regular resident meetings and being a smaller facility the manager has an open door policy to residents their families and staff.
Family Committee Yes If required. However, we are always in contact with families on a regular ongoing basis.
Newsletter Yes We provide a newsletter every 3 -4 months so everyone can keep up to date with all the news.
Policy for management of challenging behaviour Yes We have a policy for challenging behaviour. We look at possible causes, discuss this with families and set up protocols to resolve or minimise the problems. We are more than happy to discuss any of our policies with you.
Confused Residents Yes The Clinical Manager has a background working in mental health. This has provided an excellent platform for supporting any of our residents who are confused. Re-assessment will be sought if required to ensure the residents safety and well-being.
Rural Setting Yes We are located in the Amberley township, but we have a rural outlook across farmland towards rolling hills.
Smokers Room No We have a no smoking inside policy.
Smoking Permitted Yes Outside the buildings only.
Semi-Secure Yes The building is secure at night and at other appropriate times.

Updated: 27 Aug 2024

Special Features
Special Features
We are a small rural based rest home and enjoy the comings and goings of a family home. Friends and family members drop in and spend time with us. Some join in the activities provided and often stay for a cuppa and a bite to eat. We encourage family members to be actively involved with their loved ones care and invite family in to regular events at the home. In a rural community everyone knows each other and when a visitor calls they usually see more than 1 resident.

We encourage individual interests and hobbies and also like our residents to share them with each other.
Several residents enjoy contributing to daily chores and we love the help. Setting tables, hanging out washing, folding napkins, watering the garden etc. We like everyone to feel valued.

We also understand that new residents need time to settle into their new surroundings as each come from different backgrounds, life experiences, values and beliefs. Our aim is to create a harmonious atmosphere in our home. Being a small home we can provide individualised support to each resident.

The Amberley Medical Centre provide a full range of services: Wellness Clinic, and heated physiotherapy pool.

We provide country living with city amenities, come and make our home yours.

Updated: 5 Nov 2013

Interests & Activities
Interests & Activities
Our Residents enjoy a variety of activities, we encourage as much particapation as possible. As we are a small home we are able to focus on individual preferences and we enjoy regular themed days.
Some enjoy scrabble, housie, circle bowls, gardening and shopping days. Others enjoy reading and music.

Birthdays are always celebrated and we love to spoil the birthday person with a cake and a song.

Our van is used weekly for shopping trips, drives and afternoon tea excursions which are enjoyed by all our residents.

Our home is purpose built and all rooms are in close proximity to the main lounge and kitchen. Studio rooms flow out into the courtyard where residents can sit and enjoy over 100 different variety of roses. The kitchen is well appointed so you can smell the aromas of freshly baked goods and dinner cooking all day.

Friends and family are always welcome here at Amberley Resthome and Retirement Studios and most people come and visit more than one person so it can become a very social occasion.

We can provide email, internet and fax facilities where needed and a residents line is available for personal phone calls.

In house activities include music, indoor bowls, cards, videos, board games, sing a longs, word finds, crosswords, word morph, newspaper reading, exercises, housie, card making, craft, knitting group and lots more.

Community interests/activities are many and varied.
RSA, Outdoor Bowls, Sewing Circle, St. Johns, Garden Club, Welcome Club, Bridge Club, Lions, 3 graded walking groups, Painting/Art Group, Good Companions, Cricket/Squash/Rugby/Tennis Clubs, Craft Group, District Library, Billiards., Art, Indoor Games, Never Alone Club, Lions, Indoor Games, BBQ, Board games, Bowls, Activity programme

Updated: 24 Jan 2020

Additional Information
Additional Information
Topic Details
What's included in your fees and what's not Fees and details are available by contacting Tracey. 03 314 9250
Staffing qualifications and details Most of our Health Care Assistants are locals and are already known by the residents. Staff are very supportive and do their best to ensure residents are happy, warm and feel safe. Our staff are offered up to date industry based training and are encouraged to complete their certificates in Health and Wellbeing level 3 and 4.
Details about meals We provide home cooked meals, where we try to cater for all individual likes and dislikes. Where possible we will offer an alternative if required. Home baking features at morning and afternoon teas. Our hot meal is served at midday with a lighter option at night. Breakfast is served in bed from 7.15am onwards.
Visitor information Visitors are always welcomed, doors are locked at dusk each night, but there is bell you can ring to alert staff if visiting.
Internet access Fibre available at a small cost per month.
Transport Our resthome has a 10 seater van and we have the St Johns community shuttle that residents can access to appointments at Burwood and Public hospitals.
Associated Complexes Amberley Retirement Village 2013 Limited. Amberley Resthome 2013 Limited

Updated: 27 Aug 2024

Languages Spoken
Languages Spoken
Language Status Details
English Yes
Fijian Yes
Fijian Indian Yes
Interpreter Yes We have access to interpreter services.
Japanese Yes Limited

Updated: 24 Dec 2018

Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations
Religious/Spiritual Affiliations Status Details
Anglican Yes
Baptist Yes
Christian Yes
Inter denominational Yes
Methodist Yes
Presbyterian Yes
Roman Catholic Yes
Salvation Army Yes

Updated: 23 Feb 2015

Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diets
Ethnic Diet Status Details
Indian Yes
Korean Yes
Other Yes
Vegan Yes
Vegetarian Yes

Updated: 27 Aug 2024

Distances
Distances
Location Distance Details
Public Transport 0.20 Km Public transport is available 3 days per week and the community bus is available for trips to Christchurch. We arrange transport in our own mini van and attempt to meet individual needs.
Shops 0.20 Km Local dairy, post shop and Kiwi Bank, Craft Shop, Westpac Bank, Hairdressers, Pharmacist, Fish & Chip shops, Supermarket, Clothing Shop, Fruit & Vege Shop, Garden Centre, Petrol Stations, Stock Agents and an abundance of local cafe's and restaurants.
Mall 0.20 Km Amberley Township has an abundance of different shops up and down the main road.
Parks 0.20 Km Chamberlain Park and Amberley Domain are popular places to visit.
Library 0.20 Km A well stocked community library is just a 100 metres from the rest home. We have a very good selection of large print books for our residents , and the library also provide a selection of books and magazines monthly for residents to enjoy.

Updated: 24 May 2018

Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership
Credentials & Membership RC Status Details
Care Association New Zealand Yes
National Certificate in Diversional Therapy Yes
Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Yes
Registered Retirement Village? Yes
Retirement Village Accreditation (Expiry date) Yes 3 year accreditation.
Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA) Yes
Care Association New Zealand Aged Care Association New Zealand (ACA) Registered Retirement Village? Retirement Villages Association of New Zealand [Inc] (RVA)

Updated: 10 May 2021


The Ministry of Health conducts regular audits of Residential Care Facilities. They can be found HERE.